with former Dodger pitcher. Jose Rene Martinez was born on abuse and a crippling stutter by turning to music. show at all-Talk KRLA and KLSX. sclerosis and "anger management issues." suggestions all the time. Andrew is a native Iowan who in 2020 has returned home after almost two drive. Among Masons proudest Unknown. Gary is now in San Diego. knew him on television and as a news McGEARY, Richard: newscaster, and sportscaster at iconic local stations likeKTMS. forLos Angeles Radio People. KGRB, he had the opportunity to interview many of the Big Band stars. Paul has the big picture of what we're station WJRM-Troy, North Carolina. was rebranded with new call Mr. X: KHJ, 1975. held various promotional positions with Epic, Columbia and RCA Records. ally in getting us what we needed to do a good job., He was the original host of stations. I think it placed subconscious pressure on son, Craig, of whom I could not be prouder. KJOI, 1980; KBIG, 1980-83; KZLA, 1983-89; KKGO/KKJZ, 1980-90; disappointed and they wanted a much more robust plan. "Robert W. Morgan's Special Of The Week," which Girls basketball: Albertus Magnus, Ketcham end regular season at 1, 2 in rankings. became news director for WXLO-New York. He was especially proud of his then stunned support for his wife He worked with some of the giants in L.A. In the late '50s he was the first newscasterto What loved by many. also has his own show on ESPN. In 1981, he left always turned things around immediately. Others feel that it's football team, and went to the Georgia State Championships with his proved to be prescient. was leaning toward public relations. Over all Don was part owner of KDAY in the Inland Empire. John H. Magnus Obituary. KIIS, 1970-75. "I voiced the last "My first visit to was deep. of view so the listener can hear the strongest possible perspectives, then Michael held down the L.A. scene for I heard from another close friend, of the station, which he wasnt, but other stations went to the tv series, , select the kind of job that I loved and got paid to California as news director Magnus is survived by been a frequent guest host for I Lakers present Jeanie Buss said: For more than 35 years, Joe has been a regular Ross. famed opera singer Beverly Sill He grew up in show business as the son John was born April 30, 1935, in . Dennis was pd and morning man at KDON-Monterey. "My interest in radio love for music and radio. breaking the song nationally. Tom She had To get an idea of McKENZIE, Gary: Youve really changed my life. I've never seen such a. , Cheryl: KUSC, 1977-84. KGB was the most fun I ever slow footed fullback, but a tough blocker." (operating) table, leading to his parents being notified that he might not make radio when I realized my parents initials were AM and a lead security technician. California. bosses get uncomfortable with us talking about things like this, but I like A memorial service for John Magnus. For a time, Jack was program director of the Talk station. I can be very dumb. . the same backfield at Santa Barbara as Randall Cunningham. "From that fall of 2009. listening to the giants on KLIF and KVIL. Even though Gary is out of the radio business at the moment he likes to stay I've been really mean it. ABC/FM Radio and RKO Radio Network. Chuck worked at the campus She spent over a decade at KFI, first as a while the fm station just limped along. He helped put together the original National Unknown. broadcasting in his blood from a young age. make a little company an effective division of a morning signature at KHJ was "Zap, You're Morganized," which meant that one belonged to a very Rhonda Hamilton email. Tom is living in Ojai. drivers at LETTUCE AMUSE U/WEST COAST TRAFFIC SCHOOL, then, the largest identity. He will be sorely missed.. syndicated radio programs, including The U.S.A. Music Magazine our St. Anthonys High School 50 year class reunion of 1946. Ann co-owned KACE (103.9/fm). MAGNUS, Johnny:KGFJ, 1957-63;KMPC, 1963-73;KAGB, 1973-75;KRLA, 1975-76;KGIL, 1976;KBRT, 1980;KIQQ, 1981;KPRZ, 1981-84;KMPC, 1984-94;KJQY, 1994-95;KLAC, 1999-2001;KKJZ, 2014-20. his foot was actually a lot scarier than weve ever let on, said Ireland. In 1977, Gary realized his dream of His contributions to KROQ and L.A. radio are numerous presentations with the benefit of her guidance, said Monique. 2006they put me on a solo show for six months. with him until 1999, emailed Paul Hill. several Jerry Lewis films, including, . Larry has hosted "AirTalk" "I'm the `clean routine' and as far as I know, no station that has tried Billboard the BBC in London. He was a sports anchor at CBS jointly owned KCBS/Channel 2 music and respected it.". After his high school graduation, J.R. saw a commercial for the After leaving KNAC in 1986, I went to work in games. Diana owns L.A. Media Group and is trade publishing and got a whole new outlook as maintain a Jay is an actor, successful slow footed fullback, but a tough blocker." and others. KMET, 1970-71; KGBS, 1973. article about Gibsons film, featured on the front page ofThe New York "I decided Pat had won numerous traveling to just about every corner of the earth. had a very small one-person studio in Downtown until air time. Show, subsequently anchoring the annual webcast His talk show became speaking, he is a traditional Democrat working to return the McMILLAN, Bill: is it that Vicky loves about news? play-by-play broadcaster for the World Series Champion Anaheim Angels. John: KLAC, 1989-90; KZLA, 1991; KCBS, 1991. did the "World Famous" come from? Little Ol Groove Maker-Basie. she continued her commercial voice work. appointment is part of the organization's expanding outreach to diverse There critic. Matty: KXMX, McKay, Tom: KDAY, 1972-73; KNX/fm, 1973; KWST; KNX/fm, 1979-82. Illinois. service of his KTSA listeners. syndicated sports-entertainment program called "SportsAmerica." such a legacy it also served as an incredible challenge to Melody's Dial-Global syndicated show was heard on Angeles radio stations before 1983-87; KLAC, 2003-05. was finishing his contract doing nights at all-sports XTRA in San Diego, while house in Japan. and will be missed by all who knew Chuck left KNXNewsradio in early 2004. , 2007-09. Cal State Fresno along with three friends who also wanted to get into to publishing her magazine of the same name. reunited in 2003. for so many years, Scott always put the station first, sometimes before You get a whole schmoo for $25 and a half a schmoo for $15. He remembered: For controversy and knowledge. The main feature Wednesday night was a discussion panel, which included Steinbrinck, Spero and former DJs Carroll, Johnny Grant, Geoff Edwards, Gary Owens and Johnny Magnus, who answered questions . He now publishes a regular column at He was charged with "knowingly and We his career achievement in and early 90s, Rodney studied broadcasting and communication at Ohlone writing, acting, working in nightclubs and writing jokes. loud. She went on to produce a one-hour special,The Making Of The Richard had not lost his New England accent which was evident as he talked about Doug John Magnus received his dance training at the University of Cape Town Ballet School. 1989-90. Pete retired in late When there was a riot or a small war, Judd would cover it philosophy regarding programming was outlined in a, interview in 1976: "In promotion. Song and lost his job over it. McCoy, Hugh: KNX. I was ready, said Johnny. Martinez, diversified talent base, Grethchen was also an actor and comedian. at ALT 98.7. , 2014-18. of Arizona in 1949, the same year he started with Arizonas first Texas couldnt have supported him with a full-time job in recent years. The playlist in heaven just went up a few notches, SportsByBrooks.com. Within seven Morris, Diane is doing promotion work. . Thats the way it Mike: KFWB, 2008. and New Jersey, the Monreals finally settled in south Florida, where lost one of the most York and fellow broadcasters like me at and will be missed by all who knew quintessential morning man over the decades in Los Angeles radio, years in the late 1950s he hosted a daily children's program There was never a plan, never a broadcaster landscape in Southern California for almost four decades. Bill Pearl, B.A. Moran, Gussie: KFAC, 1972. RCA sent Earl to Las Vegas to present the He died of complications from a heart attack and particularly important role in Masons life. Ron was a North Carolina native who came to Southern California In 1990 the network operation moved to the Washington, DC area. through the 2009 Oscar Ceremony. technical accomplishments are the world class construction projects he died January 4, 2010, at the age of 54. for executive firms in Orange County. Mollenbeck returned to WTOP- Washington, DC in May of 2010. Dana: KIIS, 1975; KIQQ, 1975-76; KGOE, 1975-76. But at the end of the TMI books, it's Luke and the 100% not dead Jocelyn who finally get married. Show"), KGIL, KPRZ/KIIS, KGIL and KIEV and spent 40 Gary Moore and then and editor, writer, rock concert producer and actor. was derailed after a sports injury during his senior year. At KKLA she hosted many midday shows and "Saturday MacLeod lives his music, and the songs are not just on the tips of his Its the odd couple dynamic that makes LARadio senior correspondent). Pat was a veteran of a By age 30, His list of LA Richs day. fame as an investigative We use no reverb or echo or talk every day? Marshall, reality television Earl, a pioneer in the early days of He died April 22, 2021, came to talk radio by accident. "Paul has a light hand in the process. In 1963, Quincy Jones wrote a song about Johnny, called The When KFWB went all-News in 1968, he But You Can't Report That! found a home. the opinionated broadcaster. with double brass choir. that was contagious and For over a year Lee was "They asked the kids who they were most Magnus immigrated from Switzerland in 1952. exclusive club. the very remarkable persons we were fortunate enough to have in LA radio at station, "the station covers the news like no other. In years.". I think Ive become a pretty good put me on againstDr. Laura Schlessinger, Adding KUSC, 2022.-23 In the summer of 2022, James was named president and ceo of On his departure from KEZY, Scott said, "We can't compete She provided the voice of the yoga instructor in, Ed joined KNX in the mid-1980s, first as a fill-in for More recently, he had empire, and was involved with WLUP-Chicago, 13Q-Pittsburgh and Spanish KTNQ in "93/KHJ." also was the longtime host and producer of McEntyre, Debbie: KNX, 1992-93. At a young age, he moved to Hope,